Engineering, Technology and Society (SCIE 1100)

This course provides an introduction to the practice of engineering, surveying its history and its current state. The social and political aspects of engineering decisions will be illustrated by a number of case studies. The course also includes examples related to the field of computer science.

Course code: SCIE 1100

Credits: 3.0

Tuition: $0^*

Length: 60 hours

Course outline: https://www.vcc.ca/cfm-files/course-outline.cfm?subject=SCIE&number=1100

Prerequisites

Pre-calculus 12 with a minimum 'C+' grade or equivalent
One of Physics 12, Chemistry 12 or Biology 12 with a minimum 'C+' grade or equivalent

SCIE 1110 Professional Communication taken prior or concurrently

Schedule†

SCIE 1100 schedule for programs:

UPHS
USCC
UTAC
UTCS
UTEG
UTES

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.

CRN #	Instructor	Dates	Day/Time	Instructor
61182	Habibzadeh Gharehbaba, Ali	May 4, 2020 to August 28, 2020	Fri \| 8:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m	Habibzadeh Gharehbaba, Ali

Schedule†

SCIE 1100 schedule for programs:

USCC
UTAC
UTAR
UTCS
UTEG

Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.

CRN #	Instructor	Dates	Day/Time	Instructor
74837	Habibzadeh Gharehbaba, Ali	September 8, 2020 to December 18, 2020	Thu \| 6:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m	Habibzadeh Gharehbaba, Ali

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Engineering, Technology and Society (SCIE 1100)

Prerequisites

Schedule†

SCIE 1100 schedule for programs:

Schedule†

SCIE 1100 schedule for programs:

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